IRiver AK240 Instruction Manual

AK240

INSTRUCTION BOOK

User Guide

CONTENTS

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Start

Components AK240 at a Glance Power Management Connections Firmware Upgrade

02 03 04 06 11

Using the Device

Basic Functions Home Screen Notification Bar MQS Streaming Music Player Playlist Management USB DAC Functionality Bluetooth Settings Wi-Fi Equalizer

Miscellaneous

Safety Precautions Troubleshooting Copyright Certifications Specifications Trademarks Disclaimers

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User Guide

Package Contents

Contents may be changed without prior notice to improve the performance or quality of the product.

AK240

Leather Case

(with warranty)

& Protective Film

Micro-USB cable

Leather Case & Protective Film : Protect the device and its screen.

Warranty for the Leather Case guarantees the quality of the leather. Micro-USB cable : Connect the device to a computer or charge the device.

Quick Start Guide : Basic overview of device functionality. Warranty card : The warranty card is required for

customer & technical support. Do not misplace the card. User Guide : The User Guide can be downloaded from the Astell& Kern website [http://www.astellnkern.com > Support > Download]. microSD card slot cover : The cover is used to protect the microSD card slot when not in use. It's installed on the device by default.

Quick Start Guide

& Warranty Card

microSD Card

Slot Cover

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AK20 at a Glance

The appearance of the product, printed and engraved information may vary depending on the model.

Earphones / Optical Port

Power

Balanced audio pin map

R- R+ L+ L-

Balanced audio port

Previous/ Rewind

Play/Pause

Next/Fast Forward

microSD card slot

Earphones / Optical port : Output sound to connected

earphones. Music can be played back on an SPDIFcapable external device by using an optical cable. Power : Turn the screen on and off. Long Press - Turn the device on and off. Balanced port : Output sound to earphones or headphones that support balanced audio connections. Connect to an external audio device by using both the earphone port (ground) and balanced audio port (LR) in conjunction.

Micro-USB port : Connect to a computer or recharge the device. Previous/Rewind : Play the previous song or restart the song.

Long press - Rewind.

Micro-USB port

Volume

LCD Touchscreen

Home key

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Play/Pause : Play or Pause a song. Next/Fast Forward : Skip to the next song.

Long press - Fast Forward.

microSD card slot : Insert a microSD card and access its files. Volume : Control the volume by turning the wheel. LCD Touchscreen : Display with gesture control. Home button : Show the Home Screen.

Power Management

Turn On/Off

1. Long press the [ ] button to turn on/off the device.

2. A long press while the device is on will display a shutdown message.

3. Press [Confirm] to turn off the device.

This device has an automatic shutdown feature to reduce battery consumption. The device will turn off after a defined period when there is no user input. [Settings Power Saving - Automatic Shutdown] (See p. 38)

Turn the Screen On/Off

1. Press the [ ] button to turn on the screen.

2. Another short press will turn off the screen.

This device has an automatic timeout feature to reduce battery consumption. The screen will turn off after a defined period when there is no user input. [Settings Power Saving - Screen Timeout] (See p. 38)

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Reset Function

1. In cases of unexpected device failure or freeze, press the [ ] button for 12 seconds to force a shutdown. The device can be restarted normally after a shutdown.

Resetting the device will not affect the stored data or time setting. Do not attempt to reset the device while it's functioning because doing so may corrupt stored data.

Charging

1. Turn on the computer.

2. The device will charge automatically when connected to a computer via the Micro-USB cable.

When charging via PC connection, the charge time may change depending on whether the device is On or Off. The maximum charge time with a 5V 2A charging adapter is 4 hours and 30 minutes. (Fully discharged battery, power Off) If the device is On and/or being used while charging, the charge time may be longer or the battery may not fully charge. Charging with the device turned Off is recommended. The device may not charge if the PC or USB connection goes into standby/sleep mode. The device may charge slowly or not charge at all in extreme temperatures. Charging in a room-temperature setting is recommended. The built-in battery will gradually lose capacity over time according to the number of charges/discharges. Be sure to use a high-powered USB 2.0 port. A lowpowered USB port (i.e. keyboard or USB hub without a dedicated power supply) will increase the charge time. Do not use a Micro-USB cable other than the one supplied with the device because doing so may cause a malfunction.

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Connections

Earphones/Headphones

Connect earphones or headphones to the earphones port.

Balanced Earphones/Headphones

1. Connect supported earphones or headphones to the Balanced port.

Balanced Audio Device

1. Connect to an external audio device by using both the Earphones port and Balanced port in conjunction.

Earphones port

(Ground)

Balanced port (LR)

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Optical Out

1. Music can be played back on an SPDIF-capable external audio device by using an optical cable.

DSD format is not supported while using Optical Out.

Connecting to a Computer

1. Turn on the device and the PC. Connect the device to a PC as a standard USB device by

using the supplied Micro-USB cable. [Settings - Connect USB]

USB drive : Transfer files from the PC to the device.

DAC input : Listen to music from the PC on the device.

(See pp. 29-33)

Mac users need to download and install the MTP program from the Astell&Kern website. [http://www.astellnkern.com > Support > Download] For an optimal connection, quit all unnecessary programs before connecting the device to the computer. Do not use a Micro-USB cable other than the one supplied with the device because doing so may cause a malfunction. Windows XP users require Service Pack 2 and Windows Media Player 10 to be installed for the computer to recognize the USB device. Download necessary Service Packs and Windows Media Player from the Microsoft website. http://www.microsoft.com

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Disconnecting from the Computer

1. Verify that all operations have completed before

attempting to disconnect the device from the computer.

Disconnecting the device from the computer during an operation (i.e. file transfer) may corrupt data on the device.

Copy Files/Folders to the Device

1. Select the appropriate files/folders from the computer

and Drag & Drop them into the USB device.

Make sure that the Micro-USB cable is securely connected. Removing the Micro-USB cable or turning off the device/computer during a file transfer may corrupt data on the device. File transfer speeds may be affected by the computer and/or the OS environment.

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Delete Files/Folders on the Device

1. Select the file/folder to delete, right click, and select

[Delete].

2. Select [Yes] in the [Confirm File/Folder Deletion]

window to delete the selected files/folders.

Insert/Remove a microSD Card

1. Refer to the diagram and

gently insert a microSD card into the microSD card slot.

2. To safely remove a microSD card,

select [Safely remove SD card] from the Notification Bar or select [Unmount SD card] from [Settings - System Information].

3. Gently press the microSD card

to release it from the slot.

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Recommended microSD Cards

Brand : SanDisk, Transcend

Notes on inserting a microSD card.

- Do not force the microSD card into the slot. Doing so may cause damage to the device and/or the microSD card.

- Do not repeatedly insert/remove the microSD card.

- If the microSD card is improperly inserted, it may become immovable or cause damage to the device.

Notes on removing a microSD card.

- Be sure to safely unmount and remove the microSD card from the device. Not following the proper procedure may corrupt data and cause serious damage to the system.

- Do not remove the microSD card while it's in use. Doing so may cause data corruption/deletion, malfunction, and damage to the microSD card.

Miscellaneous

- If the device is unable to recognize the microSD card and

/or is malfunctioning, format the memory card before use.

(See p. 40)

- Using microSD cards other than the recommended brands may cause device malfunction.

- A microSD card is not included with this device. Please purchase separately.

If the device is unable to recognize the microSD card and /or is malfunctioning, format the memory card before use.

A microSD card is not included with this device. Please purchase separately.

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Firmware Upgrade

Wi-Fi Update / OTA (Over-the-Air)

1. Connect to a wireless network.

2. When a new firmware version is found, a Firmware

Update Guide window will display on screen.

3. Select [Update] and choose the items for update.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions and proceed with

the Firmware Upgrade.

Refer to page 41 of the manual for more information on connecting to a wireless network. Firmware Upgrade may not initialize when the battery level is too low (A minimum battery level of 50% is required). Moving to another screen during the file download will cancel the download. Do not disconnect from the wireless network during a Firmware Upgrade. Doing so may cause data corruption and/or damage to the system. If an error occurs or the notice in the Notification Bar disappears during an upgrade, download the Firmware Upgrade again through [Settings - Update - System Update].

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Basic Functions

LCD Touchscreen

1. This device features an LCD Touchscreen.

Interact with the device by touching the screen to access a variety of features.

Do not use a sharp object or excessive force to prevent damage to the screen.

Moving up/down in the list

1. Scroll through a list by dragging [Bottom Top] /

[Top Bottom] on the screen.

Home Screen

1. Press the [Home] button at any time to return to the

Home Screen.

Home Screen

2. Long press the [Home] button to move to the Music

Player.

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Home Screen

Notification Bar

Current Song

Menu items

Search options

Menu items other than [MQS Streaming/Settings] can be long-pressed and dragged to change their locations.

Pull down on the Notification Bar to view its contents. (See pp. 14-16)

Currently playing artist/song information.

Select a menu button to move to the corresponding screen.

View the list of songs by different search options.

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Notification Bar

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Notification Bar

Wi-Fi

Equalizer

Bluetooth

Gapless Playback

Notifications Display

Computer Connection

Repeat

Press the Notification Bar to close.

Press [ ] to turn Wi-Fi on or off.

Press [ ] to turn the EQ on or off. The most recent EQ settings are used by default.

Press [ ] to turn Bluetooth on or off.

Press [ ] to turn Gapless Playback on or off.

Notification contents are displayed in this area.

Enter keywords to display a list of items containing the search terms.

Select the appropriate mode when connected to a computer. :USB drive mode for transferring media files. :Listen to music from the PC through the device.

Press [ ] to cycle through different Repeat modes. : Repeat the entire Playlist. : Repeat the current song. : Disable Repeat.

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